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adjective (1)
pick·​ed | \ ˈpi-kÉ™d How to pronounce picked (audio) \

Definition of picked

 (Entry 1 of 2)

chiefly dialectal
: pointed, peaked

picked

adjective (2)
\ ˈpikt How to pronounce picked (audio) \

Definition of picked (Entry 2 of 2)

: choice, prime

First Known Use of picked

Adjective (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective (2)

circa 1548, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for picked

Adjective (1)

Middle English, from pick entry 3

Adjective (2)

pick entry 1

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